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Trinidad and Tobago: Travel Guide & Requirements
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago is a country in Caribbean with its capital in Port of Spain. It has a population of 1.4 million (#156 in the world) and covers 5,128 km². The official language is English. The currency is the Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD, $).
Where is Trinidad and Tobago? Map of Trinidad and Tobago
Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela.
- Region
- Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 11° N, 61° W
- Neighbours
- none (no land borders)
- Coastline
- 362 km
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Capital
- Largest cities
Map of Trinidad and Tobago showing Port of Spain (capital) and the largest cities: Rio Claro, Point Fortin and Scarborough.
Travel requirements
What you need to travel to Trinidad and Tobago
- Passport
The Immigration Division's eVisa application checklist says the passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months.
- Visa or eTA
Depends on your passport: of 198 passports, 99 need no visa, 10 need an eVisa, 4 get a visa on arrival, 85 need a visa from an embassy. Check yours or see Trinidad and Tobago entry requirements for every passport.
- Return or onward ticket
Tobago's official visitor site says business travellers and tourists must show a return ticket.
- Proof of funds
Canada's travel advice tells Canadians, and the UK government tells British citizens visiting without a visa, that they must show proof of sufficient funds for their stay.
- Travel insurance
No official requirement. The UK government advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.
- Vaccinations
Not an entry requirement: WHO's country list gives Trinidad and Tobago's country requirement at entry as no.
- Arrival card
The online Arrival/Departure platform at travel.gov.tt says all passengers must complete the online Arrival/Departure Card, that it opens 72 hours before arrival or departure, and that each passenger must have a valid e…
- Customs allowance
The UK government says the amount of currency you can bring in or take out is unlimited, but you must declare cash in any currency worth over 20,000 Trinidad and Tobago dollars, and there are strict penalties for failin…
- Travel advice
High risk — US and UK advice.
Entry rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset (CC BY 4.0), each rule cited to an official government source. Always confirm with the airline and the official source before you travel.
Before you go
10 things to know before you travel to Trinidad and Tobago
- Safety: Travel to Trinidad and Tobago carries a high risk: the US State Department rates Trinidad and Tobago Level 3 (“Reconsider Travel”), and the UK Foreign Office has no warnings against travel there.
- Best time to go: January to April — when daytime highs in Port of Spain are around 28–31°C.
- Money: the Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD) — 1 US dollar is about 6.7820 TTD.
- Plugs: type A and B, 115 V / 230 V, 60 Hz — mixed voltage: check the socket before you plug in. Dual-voltage chargers (100–240 V) work everywhere.
- Emergency numbers: Police 999 / 911, Ambulance 811, Fire 990.
- Language: English is official.
- Driving: on the left — speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas and 80 km/h outside built-up areas.
- Time zone: UTC-4 in Port of Spain.
- Capital: Port of Spain. About 1.4 million people live in Trinidad and Tobago.
- Outdoors: 2 national parks.
Key facts
Trinidad and Tobago at a glance
Languages spoken: English (official), Trinidadian Creole English, Tobagonian Creole English, Caribbean Hindustani (a dialect of Hindi), Trinidadian Creole French, Spanish, Chinese
Geography & history
About Trinidad and Tobago
First colonized by the Spanish, Trinidad and Tobago came under British control in the early 19th century. The emancipation of enslaved people in 1834 disrupted the twin islands' sugar industry. Contract workers arriving from India between 1845 and 1917 augmented the labor force, which boosted sugar production as well as the cocoa industry. The discovery of oil on Trinidad in 1910 added another important export that remains the country's dominant industry. Trinidad and Tobago attained independence in 1962. The country is one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean, thanks largely to petroleum and natural gas production and processing. The government is struggling to reverse a surge in violen…
Read the full history
First colonized by the Spanish, Trinidad and Tobago came under British control in the early 19th century. The emancipation of enslaved people in 1834 disrupted the twin islands' sugar industry. Contract workers arriving from India between 1845 and 1917 augmented the labor force, which boosted sugar production as well as the cocoa industry. The discovery of oil on Trinidad in 1910 added another important export that remains the country's dominant industry. Trinidad and Tobago attained independence in 1962. The country is one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean, thanks largely to petroleum and natural gas production and processing. The government is struggling to reverse a surge in violent crime.
Location
Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela
Climate
tropical; rainy season (June to December)
Terrain
mostly plains with some hills and low mountains
Highest point
El Cerro del Aripo 940 m
Natural resources
petroleum, natural gas, asphalt
Natural hazards
outside usual path of hurricanes and other tropical storms
National symbols
scarlet ibis (bird of Trinidad), cocrico (bird of Tobago), chaconia flower
Driving
Speed limits & road rules in Trinidad and Tobago
The default speed limits in Trinidad and Tobago are 50 km/h in built-up areas and 80 km/h outside built-up areas. The legal alcohol limit for drivers is 0.8‰. Posted signs always take priority over these defaults.
- 5050 km/hBuilt-up areasTowns and cities
- 8080 km/hOutside built-up areasCountry roadsWith a trailer: 65 km/h
- International Driving PermitRecognised: 1949 GenevaCarry the IDP together with your national licence
- Driving sideDrive on the leftOvertake on the right
- Alcohol limit0.8‰ blood alcohol (0.08% BAC)
- Seat beltsRequired by law
- Child seatsRequired by law
- Motorcycle helmetsRequired for riders
- Road deaths (2021)5.0 per 100,000 peopleSafer than most countries (median 12.4)
Speed limits: OpenStreetMap wiki — Default speed limits (CC BY-SA 2.0). Road-safety laws: WHO Global Health Observatory. Compare speed limits and alcohol limits by country. Defaults for cars; local signs, weather and vehicle type can lower them.
Safety
Is Trinidad and Tobago safe to visit?
Travel to Trinidad and Tobago carries a high risk: the US State Department rates Trinidad and Tobago Level 3 (“Reconsider Travel”), and the UK Foreign Office has no warnings against travel there.
US State Department
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Latest update: Removal of information about State of Emergency ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated 21 Sep 2026 · Full travel advice
Sources: US Department of State travel advisories (public domain) and UK FCDO foreign travel advice (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). Checked daily. Advice can change quickly — always read the official page before you travel.
Weather
Best time to visit Trinidad and Tobago
The best time to visit Trinidad and Tobago is January to April, when daytime highs in Port of Spain are around 28–31°C. May, September to October and December are also a good time to go. April is the warmest month (31°C by day), January the coldest (23°C at night), and June the wettest with about 222 mm of rain.
- Jan28°C23°C
- Feb29°C23°C
- Mar30°C24°C
- Apr31°C25°C
- May31°C25°C
- Jun29°C25°C
- Jul29°C25°C
- Aug29°C25°C
- Sep30°C25°C
- Oct29°C25°C
- Nov29°C25°C
- Dec28°C24°C
Best time Good Less ideal
Before you go
Plugs, voltage & emergency numbers in Trinidad and Tobago
Plugs & sockets
115 V / 230 V, 60 Hz · Mixed voltage: check the socket before you plug in. Dual-voltage chargers (100–240 V) work everywhere.
Emergency numbers
Save the local numbers before you travel — 112 or 911 may not connect here. All countries →
Sources: Wikipedia — Mains electricity by country and List of emergency telephone numbers (CC BY-SA 4.0).
National parks
2 national parks in Trinidad and Tobago
Largest: Maracas Valley · Matura National Park
Currency · 26 October 2026
Trinidad and Tobago dollar exchange rates today
Trinidad and Tobago uses the Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD, $). One US dollar buys 6.7820 TTD; over the last 30 days the TTD has lost 0.0% against the dollar.
What other currencies cost in TTD
Currency converter
Daily reference rates from the open-source currency-api (CC0), 26 Oct 2026. Banks and exchange offices add a margin.
World rankings
Where Trinidad and Tobago ranks
How Trinidad and Tobago compares with the rest of the world — open any card for the full ranking.
Airports
Airports in Trinidad and Tobago
3 airports and airfields — 2 large, 0 medium and 1 small, plus 0 heliports. 2 have scheduled passenger flights.
Borders
No land borders
Trinidad and Tobago has no land borders with other countries. Coastline: 362 km.
People
Population & society
Religion
Largest cities: Port-Of-Spain (545,000)
Economy
Economy
Main industries
petroleum and petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, methanol, ammonia, urea, steel products, beverages, food processing, cement, cotton textiles
Export partners
USA 28%, China 7%, Guyana 5%, Chile 5%, Netherlands 5% (2023)
Top exports
natural gas, alcohols, ammonia, crude petroleum, iron reductions (2023)
Travel tools
Handy before every trip to Trinidad and Tobago
Next public holiday
Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026. Then St. Stephen's Day (26 Dec).
Trinidadian, Tobagonian passport
Ranked #56: 98 countries visa-free, 26 with visa on arrival, 6 with an eTA and 33 with an eVisa.
Trinidadian, Tobagonian passport photo
Exact size, head position and background for Trinidad and Tobago's passport and visa photos — make one free with AI checks.
Calling Trinidad and Tobago
Dial +1-868 before the local number. Internet domain .tt.
Climate footprint
34.6 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024 — 22.93 t per person.
Entry requirements
Visa rules for every passport visiting Trinidad and Tobago: visa-free stays, eVisas, visas on arrival and documents to bring.
News
Latest travel news about Trinidad and Tobago
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Frequently asked questions about Trinidad and Tobago
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Sources: CIA World Factbook (public domain); World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0); names, languages and currencies: mledoze/countries (ODbL); flag: flag-icons (MIT); coat of arms: Wikimedia Commons (file page); exchange rates: Daily reference rates from the open-source currency-api (CC0); airports: OurAirports.